A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 386933 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 386966 epoch_slot_no: 19766 block_no: 386914 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 911 time: 2017-12-22 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40cfbd582e150139645bd6f0fdb04684d36795efb270e51c8492ce8fb7f8fae8Block Operator
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